Clinical Trials Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Trials Assistant to work in our Research Department. We have unique opportunities for a motivated person to come and join our research team on a fixed term contract to support our Research HUB at The Royal Bournemouth, the role would also require cross cover in other areas of research at RBH.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the research team to help deliver commercial & NIHR portfolio studies. We are dedicated to providing high quality, patient centred clinical research. If you take pride in your work , have good attention to detail and want a combination of patient facing and administrative duties, this could be a very interesting opportunity for you. Working in the research team you will join an enthusiastic, driven and caring team, to help provide research across the trust for new and existing studies.

Our team participates in research within many different specialities and areas across the Trust. Enthusiasm, self-motivation, flexibility and drive will be required to ensure the success of this post. You will be involved in all aspects of the research process from study start-up, recruitment, delivery, data entry, to close out of a study. You will need to have an excellent level of written and verbal communication skill and good IT skills.

Interview Date: Monday 9th November 2026

Main duties of the job

You will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, implementing studies to translate scientific discoveries into improved patient outcomes.

Previous research experience is not necessary as all training and development will be provided, although clinical skills of performing venepuncture and laboratory skills would be advantageous .

Along with the relevant and appropriate experience, you will need to demonstrate:

• An interest in clinical research
• Initiative
• Excellent communication skills to provide guidance and support to patients and colleagues
• Good time management skills with the ability to meet a deadline.

In this role, you can expect a friendly working environment, professional support and excellent development opportunities.

Contacting the department for more information prior to application is strongly recommended.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not bereimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process

For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust's Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

pa/pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-SP06755-A

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Current good clinical research practice course (ICH-GCP)
• Good level of general education as evidenced by exam results or qualifications

Desirable

• Specialist course or module in relevant specialist area
• NVQ level 3 in Care or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the public or people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Experience working within clinical research

Desirable

• Participation in clinical audit and evaluation

Technical skills

Essential

• Computer literacy within a range of applications (including basic keyboard skills, EPR, CAMIS etc. or willingness to be trained).
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload

Desirable

• Ability to seek and obtain informed consent (meets Trust consent competencies)
• Venepuncture
• Competent in laboratory skills

Knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical trials and other research methodology

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate factual information accurately
• Effective written and oral communication skills

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• Current good clinical research practice course (ICH-GCP)
• Good level of general education as evidenced by exam results or qualifications

Desirable

• Specialist course or module in relevant specialist area
• NVQ level 3 in Care or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the public or people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Experience working within clinical research

Desirable

• Participation in clinical audit and evaluation

Technical skills

Essential

• Computer literacy within a range of applications (including basic keyboard skills, EPR, CAMIS etc. or willingness to be trained).
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload

Desirable

• Ability to seek and obtain informed consent (meets Trust consent competencies)
• Venepuncture
• Competent in laboratory skills

Knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical trials and other research methodology

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate factual information accurately
• Effective written and oral communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Education and Training

Essential

• Current good clinical research practice course (ICH-GCP)
• Good level of general education as evidenced by exam results or qualifications

Desirable

• Specialist course or module in relevant specialist area
• NVQ level 3 in Care or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the public or people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Experience working within clinical research

Desirable

• Participation in clinical audit and evaluation

Technical skills

Essential

• Computer literacy within a range of applications (including basic keyboard skills, EPR, CAMIS etc. or willingness to be trained).
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload

Desirable

• Ability to seek and obtain informed consent (meets Trust consent competencies)
• Venepuncture
• Competent in laboratory skills

Knowledge

Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical trials and other research methodology

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate factual information accurately
• Effective written and oral communication skills